McDonough School of Business

Rabee Fares

Leading his leadership and business advisory firm, ibeeing.com, Rabee Fares offers executive coaching and consultancy services, leveraging his vast professional and academic experience. His startup, IBEE, assists CEOs by focusing on competence, character, and chemistry to build high-performance cultures, emotionally intelligent workplaces, and to set the right tone at the top. As the group chief transformation officer in the telecommunication and fintech industry, Fares champions strategic change, prioritizing people and innovation. His change management style is both strategic and agile, ensuring seamless transitions within the modernizing business. Fares’ leadership is instrumental in integrating advanced technologies and practices, propelling the organization toward sustainable growth and operational excellence, with a keen emphasis on the collective strength of a diverse workforce.

With over 29 years of global leadership experience, Fares has established himself as a visionary executive leader and sought-after executive coach, adept at creating winning strategies for multinational organizations. His expertise spans diverse markets such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Central America, having worked with teams and individuals in over 60 countries. His exceptional track record attests to his ability to navigate complex and fast-changing environments, inspiring teams to reach new heights of excellence.

If not on a business mission, Fares spends his time with family or in nature with his dogs. He enjoys playing chess and swimming.